Emergency Medicine

More than 20,000 water bead ingestions in children younger than 6 years were reported over 6 years, with some cases requiring surgery.

Mary Beth Howard, MD, MSc, says rising injury rates among young adolescents reflect a mismatch among rider maturity, high-speed devices, and unsafe riding environments.

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Lara McKenzie, PhD, emphasizes the urgent need for strong child-resistant packaging to prevent accidental exposures.

A new study reveals that items such as bleach and detergent packets send a child 5 years or younger to the emergency department every 35 minutes.

A study found that pediatric patients meeting burn center referral criteria were more likely to receive specialized care.

Influenza antiviral treatment declined significantly among hospitalized children after COVID-19, highlighting gaps in guideline-recommended care.

National data suggest universal high ED pediatric readiness may prevent 2,143 child deaths annually at modest per-child cost.

AAP updated guidance supports therapeutic hypothermia for term infants with moderate to severe HIE, emphasizing early initiation and specialized care.

Influenza antiviral use among hospitalized US children declined during the late COVID-19 pandemic despite guideline recommendations.

Pediatric e-scooter injuries are surging as popularity rises, highlighting the need for increased awareness and safety measures to protect young riders.

He had no prior history of recurrent ear infections, abscesses, or boils. Can you guess the diagnosis?

Updated 2025 CPR guidelines from the AAP and AHA include revisions to pediatric and neonatal resuscitation, reflecting new evidence and a unified chain of survival.

Unintentional marijuana ingestions in children under 5 rose over 1,000% in 7 years, with edibles and pandemic-related factors fueling the trend.

John Loiselle, MD, shares guidance at AAP 2025 on recognizing pediatric musculoskeletal injuries and when urgent orthopedic referral is needed.

Youth suicides by sodium nitrite/nitrate are rising, highlighting prevention gaps and opportunities for early medical and public health intervention.

Federal backup camera mandate cut pediatric backover injuries and deaths, though risks remain for children in older vehicles without cameras.

Nearly 1 in 4 children with firearm injuries had prior ED visits for crashes or violence, highlighting opportunities for early intervention.

EMS calls for opioid exposures are increasing among pre-teens, with younger children showing higher acuity than older adolescents.

Study author David Brousseau, MD, MS, explains the benefit of a child being able to go home after a sickle cell disease-associated ED visit.

Prompt opioid dosing in emergency care may reduce hospital stays for children with sickle cell disease pain, new research revealed.

Though intensive nurse home services did not change outcomes in this South Carolina study, authors noted more research is needed on a larger scale to determine influence on adverse outcomes.

Victor Carrion, MD, emphasizes how pediatricians can monitor and support mental health in youth while navigating limited access to specialized care.

"Less pain and no need for sedation are major benefits," said Jon Matthew Farber, MD, in this edition of Journal Club.

Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, explains the different quartiles of the pediatric emergency department readiness scale, and why the top tier is so crucial for pediatric patients.